Stephanie Trethewey, an Australian of the Year nominee, has divested shares in an abattoir she co-owned with her husband due to animal welfare issues. She has faced backlash from animal activists despite having no involvement in the company. The abattoir has made improvements and addressed concerns raised by biosecurity officers.
Australian of the Year nominee Stephanie Trethewey divested shares in the abattoir she co-owned with her husband when 'issues around animal welfare were raised'. Ms Trethewey, who says she’s become the target of 'crazy vegans', had her name removed from the business’ website and a statement was added about media 'falsely naming someone as an owner'. The company says it's upgraded the facility, fired two workers and addressed biosecurity officers ' concerns.
An investigation into the abattoir is ongoing
Australian Of The Year Stephanie Trethewey Abattoir Animal Welfare Divest Shares Backlash Improvements Biosecurity Officers
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